Securing your home can seem overwhelming and confusing, especially if you have never dealt with home security companies before. It doesn’t have to be difficult. Follow the tips presented here for quick and easy ways to secure your home.
If you will be gone for an extended period, turn the ringers off on all telephones in the home. A burglar might hear your phone ring and ring and ring, then realize that you are not home to answer it.
Your dog can safeguard an extra key. This can be done if your dog can come outside. Just hide a spare house key on the inside of your dog’s collar. Then when you need an extra key, you will be able to access this one.
Do not open your door for people you do not know. People try many ways to convince others to open up their doors so that they can commit burglary or worse. Make it mandatory that doors in your home are only opened for expected visitors.
Eliminate dead vegetation and rotting wood from the yard each summer. You risk a house fire if that sits there during the heat of the summer and catches fire. Keep your yard clear of debris to keep your house safe.
Solicit word of mouth recommendations from friends, colleagues and family members to find a great home security company or system. There are likely people you know that have had either good or bad experiences with these companies. Be sure you seek out advice by asking those people.
You need to have your security system checked once a year. Ask a qualified worker who specializes in security systems to take a look. There are many things that can reduce the quality of your system. You may not be able to tell there is an issue by yourself.
Don’t be afraid to know the people who live near you. Be friendly with people that live in the neighborhood. Look out for their property, and see if they will look out for yours. Don’t disregard gossip either. Important security details (like the presence of strangers in your neighborhood) can come out of the most innocent conversations.
Rural areas are just as prone to break-ins as cities. There are some who believe country folk are more at risk because neighbors are not nearby. That said, stranger things have happened.
If you live more out in the country, you may think that you’re not at risk. Nonetheless, people in the country may be at greater risk due to being far away from neighbors. Other people believe rural areas are less likely to be targeted by burglars.
Consider hiding valuables within your walls. This doesn’t require tearing into your walls, of course. Find a place where there is already a hole to get in through. What about un-wiring an electrical socket which isn’t used to utilize as a cover to hide your jewelry?
Regardless of how long you plan on being away from your home, always lock all the doors and windows whenever you leave. Many home thefts start with the thief simply walking in an unlocked door or window. It doesn’t take long for a thief to steal thousands of dollars worth of stuff.
Are you aware of the value of your home’s wires? This is something few homeowners realize until they become victims of wiring theft. It does not take much time to strip off the expensive copper wires from the exterior of your house. In order to protect yourself from this risk, make sure wires on your house are difficult to find and hard to access.
Your flashlights should always be equipped with good, working batteries. These items will help you remain safe when there is no electricity. Your whole family should be trained on the proper use and maintenance of flashlights.
Always go over the small print on contracts offered by your home security company. There may be hidden costs to doing business with them, including early termination fees and surprising equipment costs. Avoid nasty charges or fees regarding early termination, contract expiration and additional features or equipment.
Having light on in your home at night will scare crooks away. They do not desire to be seen. Making your home’s exterior nice and bright will make it impossible for crooks to go undetected. Have lights that come on when they detect movement for best results.
Rather than installing a professional security system in your home, you can look into other ways to keep your home safe. Hopefully now you have a better sense of what some of your different options are. Put what you’ve learned in this article into practice!
Wireless security systems are the next generation in protection. While wireless systems are often cheap, the cost of installation can be sky high. Wireless systems are easier to install and maintain, and they do not rely on the power in your home to work correctly.
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